11 Symes Road, Harcourt, Vic 3453

This well equipped block (approx. 1 acre) complete with an inviting home, paddock, independent studio and shed, might very well answer your calling for a sustainable permaculture-inspired lifestyle just minutes-walk from schools, coffee shops and parks and less than 10 minutes drive to Castlemaine.

With unspoiled views of adjacent farmland, the home is set back from the street with privacy afforded by tall natives and many established fruit trees. A decked veranda with a sprawling Virginia Ivy creeper offers respite in the warmer months while a wood heater, underfloor insulation and split systems in the home and studio offer warmth in the colder months.

Solar panels and a 6.6kw system is just one of the home’s many sustainability features including grey water system, additional tank storage off the shedding and drip irrigation to support the various veggie beds ready to plant your seasonal crops. Easy to maintain and ready to expand.

Inside the house the cathedral timber ceiling, large windows and feature wall bring a welcomed sense of light and space. The house is ready to go with a recent renovation offering all the mod cons a growing family or couple might need. The dining area with views flows to the well-appointed country style kitchen with a 900mm gas cooktop, wall oven and island bench. Three robed bedrooms with ceiling fans, a modern bathroom, separate toilet and laundry (with outdoor access) completes the design.

A studio with a kitchenette, its own veranda and separate outdoor toilet presents many options; guest accommodation, a work from home space or teen retreat. A large colorbond shed (with power), shipping container and stable/chook run with water provide opportunities for ample storage and a fenced paddock with shady oaks is ready for a pony, a couple of sheep or further planting of edibles. A landscaped driveway offers additional parking, as well as space to park trailers or other vehicles. A treehouse and tyre swing hanging from a gum spell blissful child’s play with ample room to run around.

There are three water tanks, supporting the house holding 55,000 litres (approx.).

The home is walking distance to Harcourt’s charming amenities; the Recreation Reserve, Harcourt Valley Primary School, Harcourt Produce and General Store as well as scenic mountain bike and walking tracks. It’s also a stones throw to larger shops (2 minutes to the famous Red Apple Grocer, 7 minutes to Castlemaine and 17 minutes to Kangaroo Flat) meaning you get all the benefits of quiet, country living without compromising on convenience.

Whether you’re ready to start your family, upsize from your town block or create your sustainable living dream, this is a rare opportunity to secure a warm and inviting house on an acre block in a growing and supportive community.